Millions of gardeners around the world enjoy growing their own veggies, but not fencing a vegetable garden means the local wildlife may enjoy the garden even more than you do. Whether it’s deer, rabbits, groundhogs, or any number of other garden interlopers, learning how to fence a vegetable garden properly can be the difference between an ample harvest and a non-existent one. In this article I’ll cover the most popular vegetable garden fence ideas and share some tips for using them successfully.
24 Chicken Dust Bath Ideas for Homesteaders
30.11.2023 - 11:35 / balconygardenweb.com / Sherin Woods
We’ve got the scoop on Chicken Dust Bath Ideas for Homesteaders that’ll make your feathered friends flap joyfully! What are you waiting for? Scroll for easy and simple ideas.
Chickens don’t bathe like other animals or humans. With so many feathers on the skin, it would take a lot of time for them to dry off naturally, risking their survival. Here is why dirt baths are perfect for chickens and why they do it.
Dirt can dry out and smother tiny bugs that hide in a chicken’s feathers.
Dust baths remove dead skin cells, keeping them healthy. Dust is like a spa treatment for chickens.
Like hogs in mud, dust keeps chickens cool. They find a cool layer as they dig down.
Chickens have oil glands that make their feathers clean and a bit water-resistant. Dust baths help absorb extra oils.
Grab old tires for a quick dust bath. Just make sure they’re not too deep, or it’ll be hard for your chickens to dig in.
You can also turn an old wheelbarrow into a portable dust bath. Chickens love using the handles as a perch.
A tub of the same size as a tire works great. But remember, if it’s outside, it might rust over time.
Even a cracked plastic storage tub can become a spacious dust bath for chickens. Place it on a tarp to avoid rotting.
You can build or buy a wood crate and put it on a piece of plastic. This way, it won’t rot quickly.
Make a combo structure for an outdoor brooder and a massive dust bath. Two birds with one stone!
Turn a bucket sideways for chicks or chickens. Round ones need a little sinking into the ground to stay put.
Pie pans are perfect for baby chicks. Expect them to get a bit messy, though.
Arrange them in a circle, pour in the mix, and you’ve got a free dust bath.
You can also go with a bottomless box with bricks for a sturdy
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